Zeus detests above all the boasts of a proud tongue.
A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely to go astray, The reasonable thing is to learn from those who can teach
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
A wise player ought to accept his throws and score them, not bewail his luck.
But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless.